Sponsorship

Corporate and Individual Sponsorship is critical to the success of our kennel. It provides substantial resources to Iron Pearl Kennels, both cash and in-kind. You might be thinking, “I live in the lower 48 and not many people have heard about the Iditarod. How can this help my business?” Through recent media attention, the Iditarod race is quickly getting people’s attention. Once someone hears about it, they tend to catch the ‘Iditarod Bug’.

We have a wide variety of marketing and branding opportunities available. They can include identity exposure on newsletters, mushers’ garments, dog gear, sleds, vehicles, website, recognition at race banquets, etc. We also have an email update that we periodically send out to approximately 200 or more recipients. It includes everything from race updates, stories from the trail, dog profiles and more. We do hope that you might consider helping us. Please see below for sponsorship opportunities available.

For all inquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities,
please contact: Aimee Lesatz (630) 942-0304

Download Sponsorship Packet

Iron Pearl Kennel Sponsor: $2500 and Up
In order for our team to race the Iditarod, they must have support from an entire kennel. By sponsoring our kennel you’ll be helping us with things like sled and ATV repairs, veterinary bills, puppy and yearling food, improvements, vaccinations and more.

Sponsorship Benefits:

By sponsoring the Kennel, you’ll also receive the opportunity to come visit the kennel, see what it’s like to be a part of an Iditarod racing kennel and go on a dog sled ride with Tom or Jessica. (Please note: Travel to and from kennel is not included.)


Sponsor a Race: $1600 to $2500
Throughout the year, Tom and Jessica will be participating in a couple of different shorter distance races. They include everything from a small local race to the Copper Basin 300.

The main focus of our racing season is the Iditarod in March. However, we participate in shorter distance races throughout the winter season. This insures that the dogs gain experience, in addition to their training. Just like any other sport, the more practice that you get the better you’re do.

Racing is super expensive but critical to our kennels success. The cost of doing a race includes everything from an entry fee and supplies for the race itself to transportation, pre- and post- race accommodations, meals and more.

Sponsorship Benefits:

Sponsor an Iditarod Checkpoint: $600-$1500
Throughout the Iditarod, Tom will visit 20 different check points. If you choose this sponsorship, you’ll be supplying him with the critical things he’ll need during the race. This will ensure that he’ll have enough dog food, supplies, clothes, personal gear, sled supplies and more. After the race, you’ll receive a bag from the checkpoint you sponsored signed by Tom. See a list of the check points available and get on the trail!

Sponsorship Benefits:

Sponsor a Dog: $500
Provide a dog with everything they’ll need for an entire racing season. This sponsorship will include everything from food, supplies, equipment, vet care and more for the dog you choose to sponsor. Meet the Dogs and sponsor one today!

Pack the Sled: from $1 and Up
For any amount, you can help us pack the sled with the necessary gear. Having the right supplies is essential to the success of any good dog team. The list of supplies needed is pretty extensive. It includes things like fleece gloves, batteries for head lamps, dog “booties”, sled runners, dog blankets, harnesses, parkas, boots and more. Any amount you can contribute will be greatly appreciated and put to great use.